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Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings
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Positive: 13 out of 14
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nikoeOct 10, 2004horrible piece of drivel
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RobertOct 1, 2004Tremendous stuff!
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AmileSOct 2, 2004I love the whole thing, but my favorite is King Cong!
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JoniLOct 4, 2004Even us old farts over 50 can enjoy the divesified range songs. This Album really grows on you. The more you play it and listen to it, the more it becomes a part of you.
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BrianSep 22, 2004Finally, the Citizens are getting the recognition they deserve. "Are We There Yet?" is the most eclectic and ambitious CD I've heard this year. The range is incredible - everything from ironic, Brit-style psych-pop to ecstasy-infused ballads to mad, driving rock n roll. Hooray for The Citizens.
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MarikoSSep 23, 2004Are We There Yet is an album you can listen to all the way through, following the arc, while always learning something fresh and new. Fantastic musicianship and songwriting. Blusher is a particular favorite, along with Clementine, which is lovely. I love this album. I only wish there were more Citizens songs out there.
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AnthonyRSep 30, 2004The Citizens CD is rock-solid with a great combination of driving pop-rock and beautiful atmospheric pieces. Blusher sends me soaring.
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DougPOct 17, 2004When I first bought this I thought it was a bit too ambitious. After about 3 or 4 spins I realized I was wrong. This record works on every level, and is one of the better CDs released this year.
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SocorroLOct 18, 2004This really grew on me. The record draws from a very diverse range of influences (new wave, show tunes, brit-pop and even garage rock) in an extremely skillful way. -Rewards the attentive listener
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MikeLSep 22, 2004Loved it. Had no idea what to expect. Bought the album after happening on the website by chance. Loved the first song I heard and expected the whole album to sound similar. Low and behold how experimental (in a good way) it was. And "Deck Full of Jokers" has got me reading philosophy again.
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ConnyBSep 22, 2004Mark Lesseraux is the greatest singer on the planet! and Clementine makes me melt!
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CamilleOct 14, 2004Great from start to finish. Kong, Are We There Yet?, Blusher & Clementine are my favorites. The vocals, lyrics and musical complexity are truly amazing.
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The unpredictable song structures are fresh and innovative, too, twisting off in unexpected directions mere seconds before you can remember what they remind you of.
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Despite its strong focus and development, the album still has its weak moments.
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The Citizens have a clear knack for arranging and a commendable ability to tackle a series of genres and combine them into an enjoyable full-length. The only real problem here being that the actual songs aren't nearly as good as their talent might hint at.